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Vietnamese$
Soul-warming specialties that taste just like home.
Another branch of the perpetually packed Cabramatta shopfront, Com Ga Ba Nga Hoi An has expanded to Bankstown thanks largely to its headline dish: Hoi An-style com ga. This is no ordinary chicken-rice, however. Order a plate and the rice, tinted with turmeric, is lightly seasoned and fluffy, while the free-range birds – pulled to pieces behind the counter – are remarkably juicy.
Papaya salad and a bowl of sweet stewed offal bring crunch and richness. But the fun doesn’t end here. Bring friends, and you can dive into pho ga, built on a beautifully clear and golden broth, anchored by glassy noodles and finished with chunks of poached drumstick meat.
Want some structural contrast? A side of crisp snail spring rolls with house-made nuoc cham will do it. Don’t forget to add a sweet, citrusy iced “soaked crocodile water” iced tea or apricot soda to cut through the richness, then grab a takeaway container and get the jump on tomorrow’s breakfast.
Good to know: Like the original, it’s cash only, so look for the ATM near the station before you visit.
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Last visited: April 2026
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